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These positions are located in Everglades National Park, in the Interpretation Division.
Temporary not to exceed 1039 hours in a service year may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs.
Open to the first 100 applicants or until 09/25/2018 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
09/21/2018 to 09/25/2018
$35,498 - $46,149 per year
GS 5
9 vacancies in the following locations:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary
Full-Time
Competitive
5
No
No
SE-1628-EVER-18-10290212-DE
511675000
Incumbent will conduct research on topics for purpose of providing interpretative programs, both orally and/or in writing. Present a variety of formal and informal programs including orientation talks, environmental education programs, conduct walks, demonstrations and campfire programs. Inform visitors about the park facilities and resources.
Area Information:
The Gulf Coast district is located on the northwestern side of the park, and includes much of the Ten Thousand Islands. The visitor center is in Everglades City; a small town 35 miles southeast of Naples. The town has restaurants, a small grocery store, a couple of gas stations, and an outlet of the county library. Surrounded by water, Everglades City is a great place for boating and fishing, whether in a flats boat or paddling vessel. The waters and islands are home to dolphins, manatees, and shore birds and offer outstanding wilderness experiences.
There is no public transit available either to the park or inside park boundaries or to Everglades City. Winter temperatures are mild averaging 75 to 85 degrees. Evening temperatures can be in the 60s and 70s. Winter is the dry season. Summer temperatures are hot averaging between 90 and 94 degrees. Evening temperatures can dip down into the 70s. Summer is the wet season; rain with thunderstorms is very common. Hot humid weather makes the area perfect habitat for biting and stinging insects, mosquitoes and sand flies can be intense no matter the time of year.
Duty Station: Flamingo District, Flamingo, FL
The Flamingo District is centered at the southern tip of mainland Florida in the middle of Everglades National Park. The Flamingo Visitor Center is in the same location. Flamingo is also the site of a small store and fuel sales. The nearest towns of Homestead and Florida City, about 50 miles by road from Flamingo, have a wide variety of stores and services, including groceries, gas, medical services, etc. Flamingo is a great place for boating and fishing (by motorboat, canoe or kayak), hiking, wildlife observation, and backcountry camping. The area is home to crocodiles and alligators, manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, a variety of birds, and many species of Caribbean trees.
There is no public transit available to Flamingo. Winter temperatures are mild, averaging 75 to 85 degrees. Evening temperatures can be in the 60s or 70s. Winter is the dry season. In certain winters mosquitoes and other biting insects can be present.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
The typical entry on duty period is Nov, can change due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: November 11,2018.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for the possibility of extensions or rehire in subsequent service years.
Physical Demands: The work involves extensive periods of standing and walking. In some cases over rough surfaces or inclines, carrying backpacks, tools, rescue equipment etc.
Working Conditions: The work is performed in settings in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness, e.g., high or low temperatures, confined spaces or adverse weather conditions.
The employees of the National Park Service care for special places that are the heritage of all Americans. Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Park ranger - interpreters connect people to parks. They play a key role in ensuring that visitors have a meaningful, satisfying, and safe park experience, help visitors decide how to spend their time in the park, and inform them about the wonders that await their discovery. Park ranger - interpreters are specially trained to engage the public so that each park visitor can find a personal connection with the meanings and values found in the places and stories of that park. They help visitors explore the many dimensions of parks by introducing them to a variety of perspectives. By providing the opportunity for visitors to care about the places they visit, they promote stewardship and the opportunity for those visitors to care for park resources. National parks are among the most remarkable places in America for recreation, learning, and inspiration. The work done by park ranger-interpreters through effective interpretive and educational programs encourages the development of a personal stewardship ethic and broadens public support for preserving and protecting park resources, so that they may be enjoyed by present and future generations.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/25/2018:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/25/2018. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
IMPORTANT: Effective May 26, 2018, please note that a temporary seasonal employee can only maintain his or her non-competitive rehire eligibility if he or she works no more than a combined total of 1,039 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their service year. Accordingly, noncompetitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b ][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision ( which is defined as the National Park Service). .
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months, and have already worked the maximum 1,039 hours during the last 12 months, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1,039 hours will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility. The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1,039 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1,039 hours.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/511675000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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